Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States were at their lowest level since March 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) reported. For the week ending June 26, the seasonally adjusted initial claims advance figure was 364,000, a decrease of 51,000 from the revised level of the
Pemex allocated 88.8% of its total investments to exploration and production in the second half of 2020. In general, the company invested 73,085.5 million pesos in that period, of which 64,891.1 million were channeled to exploration and production. Investment programs and projects are classified according to the Guidelines
Global demand for lithium will rise from 305,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in 2020 to 452,000 tonnes in 2021, according to projections released by the Australian government. In general, lithium is a key component in products and processes used in a variety of applications and industries,
The ports of Santos (Brazil) and Manzanillo (Mexico) topped the list of the top 20 ports in Latin America and the Caribbean. This classification of ports or port areas is based on the behavior of international trade in 2020, according to data from ECLAC. For starters, the Santos
Some Coca-Cola bottlers use blockchain to onboard their suppliers, according to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Indeed, Coke One North America has started a project in Ethereum to facilitate the onboarding process of Coca-Cola bottling providers with the use of blockchain.
Airline passenger revenue declined sharply in the first quarter of 2021 (74% compared to the same quarter of 2019) due to stagnant air travel demand and pressure on yields, IATA reported. On the other hand, the cargo business maintained its strength, increasing 50% compared to the first quarter